Senior Java Developer - Enterprise Platform (Hybrid)

Vitality; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Schemes

Retirement matching up to 5%

Discovery Health Scheme

Life insurance & income protection

Disability insurance

Job summary

Vitality is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that support key business objectives.

This role combines hands-on software engineering with solution design, technical ownership and collaborative delivery, working closely with business analysts, architects and development teams to create innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience developing enterprise applications in Java.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with Spring, Hibernate and JUnit.
• Knowledge of SOA, microservices and distributed architectures.
• Experience working with Docker and modern application deployment practices.
• Strong understanding of SQL, data modelling and database design.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful services using JSON.
• Knowledge of UML, enterprise architecture concepts and architectural styles.
• Exposure to Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with software testing methodologies and quality assurance practices.
• Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Occasional overtime and participation in a rotational standby support schedule may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver robust Java-based applications that support business requirements and align with architectural standards and development best practices.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand complex business needs, translating requirements into practical, scalable and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical design and software governance activities, ensuring consistency, maintainability and long-term sustainability.
• Produce high-quality, clean and efficient code using modern engineering principles, development frameworks and established delivery methodologies.
• Drive software quality through code reviews, static code analysis, unit testing, functional testing, regression testing and performance validation activities.
• Participate in feasibility assessments, proof of concepts, estimation exercises and technical evaluations to support informed delivery decisions.
• Maintain and support production systems, resolving defects, investigating issues and ensuring optimal application performance and service availability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including data models, diagrams, interface specifications, operational procedures and support materials.
• Support the growth and development of colleagues through knowledge sharing, coaching, technical guidance and contribution to team capability development.

Job description

Vitality is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a high-performing technology team responsible for delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions that support key business objectives.

This role combines hands-on software engineering with solution design, technical ownership and collaborative delivery, working closely with business analysts, architects and development teams to create innovative, cost-effective solutions.